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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Chemical Free Natural Farming
After announcement of chemical free natural farming in the Union Budget 2022-23, Government has formulated Natural Mission on Natural Farming  by up-scaling the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati  to promote natural farming on larger scale across the country.
Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare  is undertaking large scale training of Master Trainers, Champion Farmers and practicing farmers on techniques of Natural Farming through National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management  and National Center of Organic and Natural Farming . It has also sensitized the public representative like Gram-Pradhan on the technique and benefits of Natural Farming. Study material in 22 regional languages has been prepared and 697 Master Trainers have been developed on natural farming and 997 training were conducted on natural farming for 56952 Gram Pradhans through MANAGE. In addition, Indian Council of Agriculture Research  has initiated research in 20 locations to validate natural farming techniques besides demonstrating in 425 KVKs to show cases the benefits of natural farming.
A Digital web portal  has been launched for promotion of natural farming to display information about implementation framework, resources, implementation progress, farmer’s registration, blog etc.
Government is promoting natural farming through a sub-scheme namely Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati  under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana  since 2019-2020.So far 4.09 lakh ha area has been brought under BPKP.
Under BPKP, natural farming is being promoted in cluster of 500 ha and Rs. 12200.00 is provided per ha for three years, in which Rs. 2000 is provided as incentives to farmers through DBT.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President’s greetings on the eve of Teachers’ Day
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, I have great pleasure in extending my greetings and felicitations to teachers.
A characteristic feature of our culture and heritage has been the Guru-Shishya Parampara. We are very fortunate and blessed as a civilization to have always had, since time immemorial, great gurus who have led seekers of truth to their goal.
Today, on Teachers’ Day, we remember the lasting contributions made by the former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an eminent scholar and educationist.
Let us pray, on this auspicious day, that our Gurus continue to help and guide us, individually and collectively, in building a nation and world defined by wisdom, peace and harmony”.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM participates in Dev Deepawali Mahotsav in Varanasi
Congratulates Kashi for getting back stolen Statue of Mata Annapurna
Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the biggest symbol of reforms: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in Dev Deepawali Mahotsav in Varanasi today.
Addressing the event, the Prime Minister said it was another special occasion for Kashi as, He said, the idol of Mata Annapurna that was stolen from Kashi more than 100 years ago, is now coming back again. It is a matter of great fortune for Kashi. He said these ancient idols of our gods and goddesses are a symbol of our faith as well as our priceless heritage.
The Prime Minister said if such effort had been made earlier, the country would have got back many such statues. He said for us legacy means the country's heritage, while for some, it means their family and their family name. He added for us heritage means our culture, our faith, our values! For others it might mean, their idols and family photos.
The Prime Minister named Guru Nanak Dev ji himself as the biggest symbol of reforms in the society and system. He said whenever there are changes in the society and the national interest, the voices of uncalled for opposition arise somehow. But when the significance of those reforms becomes clear, everything gets alright. He cited this as the lesson we get from the life of Guru Nanak Devji.
The Prime Minister said when development works started for Kashi, the protesters protested for the sake of it. He said when Kashi had decided that Vishwanath Corridor would be built till Baba's Darbar, the protesters had criticized that too, but today the glory of Kashi is being revived by the grace of Baba. He said centuries-long direct connection between Baba's Darbar and Maa Ganga is being re-established.
The Prime Minister expressed happiness that by the grace of the Lord Kashi Vishwanath, he got the opportunity to participate in the festival of light at Kashi. He recounted the glory of the ancient city and said that Kashi has guided the world over the ages. The Prime Minister said that due to the Corona restrictions he could not come to the city, which is also his constituency, very frequently and keenly felt the void created by this. He said he was never distant from his people during this time and kept tab on the arrangements during the pandemic times. He praised the spirit of public service displayed by the people of Kashi during the pandemic.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in tragic factory mishap in Himachal Pradesh
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the tragic factory mishap in Himachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"हिमाचल प्रदेश के ऊना की एक फैक्ट्री में हुआ हादसा दुखद है। जिन लोगों को इसमें अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है, उनके परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं हादसे में घायल सभी लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM"
"Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic factory mishap in Himachal Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM"
Ministry of Railways
Foreign investment for technological upgradation and modernisation in Railways
In the Foreign Direct Investment  policy effective from 28.08.2017, FDI in following activities of Railway Infrastructure sector has been allowed on automatic route :-
 Suburban corridor projects through PPP,
 High speed train project;
 Dedicated freight lines;
 Rolling stock including train sets and locomotives/coaches manufacturing and maintenance facilities;
 Railway Electrification;
 Signalling systems;
 Passenger terminals;
 Infrastructure in industrial part pertaining to railway line/sidings including electrified railway lines and connectivities to main railway line; and
 Mass Rapid Transport Systems.
There is no proposal to privatise any area of operation of Railways. However, Public Private Partnerships and out-sourcing of certain facilities like cleaning, pay and use toilets, retiring rooms, parking etc. is done on need based manner to improve efficiency.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Railways Shri Rajen Gohain in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
In Ships at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka for Slinex-18
Indian Naval Ships Kirch, Sumitra and Cora Divh entered Trincomalee, Sri Lanka to participate in the sixth edition of SLINEX 2018, a bi-lateral Naval Exercise between India and Sri Lanka, from 07 to 13 September 2018. The inaugural ceremony of the exercise held onboard SLNS Sayurala was attended by Rear Adm Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet  of Indian Navy and Rear Adm SA Weerasinghe, Commander Eastern Naval Area  and Rear Adm Ananda Kumar Guruge, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet  of the Sri Lankan Navy.
In addition to three IN Ships, one ship-borne integral helicopter and two Maritime Patrol Aircraft Dornier are participating from Indian side while Sri Lankan Naval is represented by SLN Ships Sayurala, Samudra and Suranimala. The exercise is being conducted in two phases, with the harbour phase from 07 to 10 September 18 at Trincomalee during which, the participants will engage in professional, sporting and social interactions. The Harbour Phase will be followed by the Sea Phase from 11 Sep to 13 Sep 18 in the Bay of Bengal off Trincomalle and will include gun firings, communication procedures, seamanship as well as navigation evolutions and helicopter operations.
SLINEX series of bilateral maritime exercises were initiated in 2005 and since then five successful engagements have been conducted. SLINEX over the years has helped both the Navies in understanding each other's procedures and enhanced interoperability. This edition of the exercise will further strength ties between the two maritime neighbours and contribute towards maritime security in the region.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notifications issued regarding Triple Deck to transport two wheelers, Safety Requirements for Road Trains and Norms regarding Electric power train vehicles
Triple Deck to transport two wheelers:-
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide draft notification [GSR 885] dated 27th December 2021, has proposed to allow rigid vehicles as well as trailers to have a maximum of three decks to transport two-wheelers, with the load body not projecting over the driver's cabin. This will enhance the carriage capacity of two wheelers by 40-50%.
This has been done after examining the issue of static stability tests and dynamic stability of the three deck vehicles.
Comments/suggestions have been invited from concerned stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
Safety Requirements for Road Trains :-
Rule 93 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules , 1989 provides for the dimension of motor vehicles. It defines Road trains as motor vehicles with limiting dimensions of 25.25 mtrs , 2.6 mtrs  and 4.5 mtrs . The load taking capacity of road trains is limited at 55 Tonnes-these shall ply on selected stretches.
Considering the above Ministry, vide draft notification [GSR 886] dated 27th December 2021 has proposed to amend CMVR 1989 by inserting a new rule 125K, regarding Safety Requirements viz., braking, power to weight ratio, lighting, maneuverability etc for Road Trains. It has been proposed that, on and from the 1st day of March, 2022, the procedure for type approval and certification of Road Train, shall be in accordance with Automotive Industry Standard -113, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016 .
Comments/suggestions have been invited from concerned stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
Norms regarding Electric power train vehicles:-
Ministry, vide S.O. 5419 dated 27th December, 2021 has notified  Revision of Automotive Industry Standard  038  for M and N categories of vehicles   issue of a new Standard AIS 156 for Electric Power Train and battery in respect of two & three wheelers and Quadricycles. This notification covers the aspect of battery safety, which is interlinked with the overall safety of Electric Vehicles . Many requirements are at system or vehicle level. This will further improve safety. AIS 038  is in line with Global Technical Regulations.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – April, 2020
The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2020 increased by 3 points and stood at 329 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by  0.92 per cent between March and April, 2020 compared to  0.97 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food group contributing  2.43 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Mustard Oil, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry , Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Lady’s Finger, Palak, Potato, Radish, Tomato, Banana, Lemon, Mango , Sugar, Cooking Gas, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Garlic, Onion, Parval, Petrol, Flowers/Flower Garlands, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.45 per cent for April, 2020 as compared to 5.50 per cent for the previous month and 8.33 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.56 per cent against 6.67 per cent of the previous month and 4.92 per cent during the corresponding month an year ago.
At centre level, Doom-Dooma Tinsukia recorded the maximum increase of 14 points followed by Salem  and Surat . Among others, 9 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 8 points in another 2 centres, 7 points in 3 centres, 6 points in 2 centres, 5 points in 5 centres, 4 points in another 5 centres, 3 points in 11 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 18 centres. On the contrary, Chhindwara, Vadodara, Bhilai, Yamunanagar and Jamshedpur recorded a decrease of 1 point each. Rest of 12 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 33 centres are above All-India Index and 44 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Rourkela centre remained at par with All-India Index.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of May, 2020 will be released on Tuesday 30th June, 2020. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID Vaccine Allocation
Union Government to supply nearly 192 lakh of COVID vaccines to States/UTs, Free of Cost, during the Fortnight of 16th-31st May
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country is nearly 18 Crore . COVID-19 vaccination drive has successfully completed 118 days wherein 17.89 Crore doses have been administered to the identified beneficiaries through collaborative efforts of all States/UTs. India is the fastest country globally to reach the 17 crore target in 114 days. USA took 115 days and China took 119 days to administer the same amount of doses.
The 'Liberalized Pricing and Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy' is being implemented from 1st May 2021 wherein 50% of the available doses are earmarked for supply to States/UTs, as free of cost supply from Govt of India channel, while the remaining 50% is available for direct procurement from the vaccine manufacturers by States/UTs and private hospitals.
The allocation of Govt. of India supplies to the State/UT is decided on the consumption pattern and beneficiary load for 2nd doses during the upcoming fortnight. During the 16th-31st May 2021 fortnight, 191.99 lakh doses of Covishield and Covaxin will be supplied to the States and UTs, free of cost. This will include 162.5 lakh of Covishield and 29.49 lakh of Covaxin.
The delivery schedule for this allocation will be shared in advance. States have been requested to direct the concerned officials to ensure rational and judicious utilization of allocated doses and minimize the vaccine wastage.
The basic objective behind informing the States/UTs in advance of the quantum of free vaccine doses to be made available from Govt of India for 15 days is to ensure that they prepare effective plans for judicious and optimum utilisation of these free vaccine doses which are meant for the age group 45 and above, and for HCWs and FLWs. In the previous fortnight i.e. 1st-15th May, 2021, a total quantum of more than 1.7 crore vaccine doses has been made available by the Union Government to States, free of cost.
In addition, a total quantum of more than 4.39 crore doses was also available for direct procurement by the States as well as private hospitals in the month of May 2021.
Special Service and Features
Holiday for passport office on April 14 on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti
Kochi : April 12, 2023
 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Delhi Police files chargesheet in rape and murder of a girl in Delhi’s Nangal area
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah had given directions to speedily complete the investigation in the case and file chargesheet within 30 days, so that the victim family gets speedy justice
Filing of chargesheet today by Delhi Police shows the zero tolerance and commitment of Government of India under leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to act speedily and ensure stringent punishment for those committing crimes against women and girls
Delhi Police today filed chargesheet in the court in rape and murder case of a girl in Nangal area of Delhi. It may be recalled that the Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah had given directions to speedily complete investigation and file chargesheet within 30 day, so that the victim family gets speedy justice. Filing of chargesheet today by Delhi Police shows the zero tolerance and commitment of Government of India under leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to act speedily to ensure stringent punishment for those committing crimes against women and girls.
An FIR was filed in PS Delhi Cantt case FIR no. 261/21 dated 02.08.21 u/s 302/304/376D/342/506/201/34 IPC, 6 POCSO Act and 3 SC/ST Act.
The 400-page charge sheet was submitted by Crime Branch in the Patiala House Court, which has kept the same for consideration on 31.08.21.
The instant case was transferred from PS Delhi Cantt to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on 05.08.21 following which a Special Investigation Team was constituted comprising ACP Sandeep Lamba, ACP Richhpal Singh, Inspector Neeraj, SI Asha and SI Anuj for professional and speedy investigation under the supervision of Ms Monika Bharadwaj, DCP .
Keeping in view the sensitivity of the case, the charge sheet has been submitted within 30 days against the four accused persons who are currently in judicial custody. It may be recalled that on the Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah’s direction that the investigation be completed speedily and chargesheet be filed within 30 day, the Ministry of Home Affairs had conducted a high level review in which Delhi Police had committed to file the charge sheet within 30 days of the registration of the case, following which a fast track court will conduct the trial into the matter.
During the investigation, scientific, technical and other evidences were gathered and analyzed, besides recording testimonies of relevant witnesses. Besides, assistance was taken from Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini as well as Delhi Police’s Forensic Experts on Biology and Odontology. Forensic Psychologists were also engaged during interrogation of the accused. After gathering sufficient evidence on record, the charge sheet has been filed in Hon’ble Court.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to his mother
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today termed his mother's life as a grand century that found peace today at the feet of God.
As Smt Heeraben passed away today, the Prime Minister recalled that he always felt the trinity of a tapsvi's journey, selfless Karmyogi and a life dedicated to values in her.
The Prime Minister also remembered her advice which she gave on her 100th birthday where she said work should be done with wisdom and life is to be lived with purity.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
शानदार शताब्दी का ईश्वर चरणों में विराम... मां में मैंने हमेशा उस त्रिमूर्ति की अनुभूति की है, जिसमें एक तपस्वी की यात्रा, निष्काम कर्मयोगी का प्रतीक और मूल्यों के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध जीवन समाहित रहा है।
मैं जब उनसे 100वें जन्मदिन पर मिला तो उन्होंने एक बात कही थी, जो हमेशा याद रहती है कि કામ કરો બુદ્ધિથી, જીવન જીવો શુદ્ધિથી यानि काम करो बुद्धि से और जीवन जियो शुद्धि से।
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate new ASI Headquarters in New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the new Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India , at Tilak Marg in New Delhi on July 12, 2018.
The new Headquarters building has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including energy efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting. It shall include a Central Archaeological Library with a collection of about 1.5 lakh books and journals.
Ministry of Finance
Increase in detection and reporting of bank frauds due to Government’s proactive measures
RBI data on frauds reported to it by banks has been cited in sections of the media to paint a picture of rising frauds in banks in recent years. The fact is that this data is by the year of reporting and not the year of occurrence of the fraud or sanction of loan, Letter of Undertaking etc., which in many cases is of an earlier period. Occurrence of frauds was enabled by laxity in the financial system which has been systematically dealt with through comprehensive banking reforms instituted by the Government to address underlying causes and provide for proactive checking for and detection of frauds. Key steps taken in this regard include:
· Government has issued instruction that all accounts exceeding Rs. 50 crore, if classified as NPAs, be examined by banks from the angle of possible fraud. In addition, Public Sector Banks  have also been advised to seek a report on the borrower from the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, in case an account turns NPA.
· Proactive action has been taken against wilful defaulters, with FIRs being registered by PSBs against 2,881 wilful defaulters.
· For enforcement of auditing standards and ensuring the quality of audits, Government has established National Financial Reporting Authority as an independent regulator.
· Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 has been enacted in order to deter economic offenders from evading the process of Indian law by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts.
· Pursuant to Government’s advice to PSBs, they have been obtaining certified copy of passport of the promoters/directors and other authorised signatories of companies availing loan facilities of more than Rs. 50 crore, and are ensuring rotational transfer of officials/employees on sensitive posts.
Above position has been clarified in response to Rajya Sabha Starred Question no. 198, replied on 1.1.2019, copy of which is annexed.
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PIB Headquarters
Free gas cylinder supply under Ujjwala yojana helps poor tide over the lockdown period
Mumbai: 15 April 2020
Total 1.39 crore cylinders have been booked under this Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme so far and 97.8 Lakh free cylinders already delivered to beneficiaries. The delivery of cylinders is taking place unhindered during the lock down period.
As part of the Rs 1.72 crore relief package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to deal with the economic impact of the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of corona virus.
Savitri Shivkumar Dikshit, a resident of district Akola says the decision to give 3 gas cylinders free and also 5 kg of foodgrains per month go a long way in mitigating the hardship of poor in rural areas. Such moves would help people to stay at home and make lockdown a success.
Ensuring food security, direct cash transfer, free supply of gas cylinders, pension for women, elderly and disabled  are some of the key measures announced by the Government for the benefit of poor and the marginalized, to cope up during the lock down period.
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